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Mission, TX vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Mission?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 7.9 years younger than in Mission.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Mission?
- DeKalb housing costs are 12.4% more expensive than Mission housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Mission?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 0.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Mission.

Things to do in Mission?
Mission, Texas markets itself as “the place where tradition meets innovation” providing easy access to numerous parks like Bentsen State Park or culture centers such as the McAllen Creative Incubator.

Things to do in DeKalb?
DeKalb, Illinois sits within DeKalb County providing visitors great culture attractions from Egyptian Theater to Northern Illinois University Convocation Center as well as plenty of restaurants like Kishwaukee Tap.

 Mission, TXDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$53,067  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mission    1 Reviews

Mission, Texas is home to the National Butterfly Center, quite possibly the best location in the United States for photographing wild and free-flying butterflies.   More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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